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FY52 SCZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,280 mi
Last recorded61,280 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 SCZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,280 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,339 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,953 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 53,951 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013
Fail 25 Mar 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,653 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,204 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 40,210 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,210 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,652 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 36,652 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,409 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 30,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 30,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007
Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,831 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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FY52 SCZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY52 SCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY52 SCZ registered?

FY52 SCZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is FY52 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 SCZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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